The Tarnishing of Steel

*in the mind of Platinum*

Vibes: ok. last time we got split up so now we just need to stick together and keep sneaking.

Lilith: right. kinda odd that this entry way has a giant yellow circle on the floor. kinda like....

Platinum: a spotlight perhaps?

Lilith: yeah that's....oh no

*Platinum laughs*

Platinum: Did you really think you could sneak in here?

Lilith: let my husband and my friend go!

Platinum: you 3 are so cute. *rises from below, giant sized* almost like tiny dolls.

*They struggle in her grip*

Platinum: That's it, struggle away.

Platinum: now i believe you mentioned splitting up? *lifts up 3 slides* that sounds like a great idea. more time to break my new toys while you 3 struggle.

*They all slide away from each other*

All: NO!

Lilith: vibes! G!

*Platinum laughs*

Platinum: They won't be able to help you Lilith.

Lilith: *crashes into a circus ring*

Voice: All behold, it's the mutant freak cat lady!

Crowd: GASP!

Lilith: i....i'm not listening to you! *gulps as she looks for the exit*

*The circus loops around as she tries to get away*

Lilith: grr.....stupid looping......and stop laughing! i'm not a freak! *she pulls her ears down to cover them*

*Platinum laughs*

Platinum: They can all see you...all pointing and laughing...but then...it could be worse...

Lilith: *hisses* you won't break me!

*Platinum laughs*

Platinum: You're right. I won't break you...but he will...

Lilith: h-he?! you wouldn't!

*Platinum smiles*

Platinum: Enjoy your stay.

Lilith: *tries to lunge at platinum but flies through her and lands in a dining room chair*

*Karg arrives with a plate of food*

Karg: I knew you'd come back to me.

Lilith: no. not karg!

*Karg takes the fork and puts some steak into her mouth*

Karg: Eat up m'dear.

Lilith: n-MPH! *her body moves on it's own, puppet strings leading up into the darkness*

*Karg grins*

Karg: Yes, let's make you nice and plump.

Lilith: hope...others doing...better